Levitre, who previously worked with the Fall River Police Department and, before that, in the private security industry, said he was "excited" about the new role.

"I'm excited to take on a new task," Levitre said. "I'm confident that I can uphold the standards in the leadership position."

Levitre said he has enjoyed his time serving Raynham for the past four years as a police officer and looks forward to the years to come.

"I like it," Levitre said of Raynham. "It's two different worlds between a city and the town. In a town, there is more opportunity to interact with more citizens."

Donovan said Levitre has "done an excellent job for us" during the last four years. Donovan said Levitre was one of the officers to lose his job in a round of layoffs in Fall River about four years ago, but the Raynham Police Department is happy he landed there.

"He's involved himself in our community," Donovan said. "Fall River had significant layoffs and he ended up coming to us. Since he's come here he has been very much involved in the police department honor guard, field training officers, installing child safety seats, being a photographer, assisting training recruits in the academy. He's assisted with the Raynham portion of Raynham Pride Day since he worked here."

Donovan said that Levitre, who has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Curry College, also has another advantage through his 10 years of experience in the private sector. Donovan said Levitre will serve the 26-officer department well in the future.